I am going to be doing some new work to me using
column tail lifts and under slung ones. I have been told
to pick up a anderson lead from security as knowone will
be around. I have never used a tail lift on a trailer so any
information is greatly received. I do know on column tail
lifts to fold in the side run off plates first then hold them
down with the rear ones stops them opening and wedging
on trailer also under slung tail lifts go down first then out
that’s all I know on tail lifts so far.
I got to lock the truck up and have the keys with me will this
cause any problems?. Do I need any keys or to press any buttons
in truck to power the tail lift on the trailer?. Where do I need to
plug these leads in are they easy to find as I have seen a few on
the headboard of the trailer and sure I seen in the past the
connection on the truck near the coupling platform.
convoy:
I am going to be doing some new work to me using
column tail lifts and under slung ones. I have been told
to pick up a anderson lead from security as knowone will
be around. I have never used a tail lift on a trailer so any
information is greatly received. I do know on column tail
lifts to fold in the side run off plates first then hold them
down with the rear ones stops them opening and wedging
on trailer also under slung tail lifts go down first then out
that’s all I know on tail lifts so far.
I got to lock the truck up and have the keys with me will this
cause any problems?. Do I need any keys or to press any buttons
in truck to power the tail lift on the trailer?. Where do I need to
plug these leads in are they easy to find as I have seen a few on
the headboard of the trailer and sure I seen in the past the
connection on the truck near the coupling platform.
An anderson lead is normally connected direct to battery, so you’re fine there.
Some require a key in the control box, but you’ll notice straight away.
It works the same as a rigid one once you’ve put the lead in - well, when they work anyway.
Dead easy mate.
I am with an agency who get work off other agency’s
who get work off the main agency so knowone knows
anything. I got to pick up vehicle, paperwork and the
lead and then pick up trailer elsewhere but knowone
who knows anything will be contactable as its night and
weekend ect. Also just recently there all new big contracts
and im the first one in and get told each time things must
go smoothly
convoy:
I am going to be doing some new work to me using
column tail lifts and under slung ones. I have been told
to pick up a anderson lead from security as knowone will
be around. I have never used a tail lift on a trailer so any
information is greatly received. I do know on column tail
lifts to fold in the side run off plates first then hold them
down with the rear ones stops them opening and wedging
on trailer also under slung tail lifts go down first then out
that’s all I know on tail lifts so far.
I got to lock the truck up and have the keys with me will this
cause any problems?. Do I need any keys or to press any buttons
in truck to power the tail lift on the trailer?. Where do I need to
plug these leads in are they easy to find as I have seen a few on
the headboard of the trailer and sure I seen in the past the
connection on the truck near the coupling platform.
An anderson lead is normally connected direct to battery, so you’re fine there.
Some require a key in the control box, but you’ll notice straight away.
It works the same as a rigid one once you’ve put the lead in - well, when they work anyway.
Dead easy mate.
Do all trucks have a connection for these anderson leads?
I will have a look around the battery area and connect the
cable before taking the truck to see if fits then put it in the
cab then test the tail lift when doing my trailer checks.
convoy:
I am going to be doing some new work to me using
column tail lifts and under slung ones. I have been told
to pick up a anderson lead from security as knowone will
be around. I have never used a tail lift on a trailer so any
information is greatly received. I do know on column tail
lifts to fold in the side run off plates first then hold them
down with the rear ones stops them opening and wedging
on trailer also under slung tail lifts go down first then out
that’s all I know on tail lifts so far.
I got to lock the truck up and have the keys with me will this
cause any problems?. Do I need any keys or to press any buttons
in truck to power the tail lift on the trailer?. Where do I need to
plug these leads in are they easy to find as I have seen a few on
the headboard of the trailer and sure I seen in the past the
connection on the truck near the coupling platform.
you should get an induction on using them.
the anderson conector will be on the chasis of the unit , near the battery pack.
on an underslung there will be a down button , drop it down an bit then bring the tail lift out .
there will be a < > button for this .
there should also be a switch to change the controls over to the interior button box to operate t/l inside trailer . this stops anyone tampering with it outside.
be sure to change it back when finished to put the t/l away again.
the number one rule when using tail lifts is … get into the habit of walking up the N/S of the trailer to take the lead back off !!!
drivers not used to t/l’s forget to take them off and at the first right hand corner you’ll have a snapped cable with a possible live wire onto the chasis.
The company im collecting the truck from are in
the process of getting a new fleet and usually just
do curtainsiders but got a lot of new work. When I
had to do fridges with there trucks the fifth wheel
had been moved back so hopefully they should have
the right kit for the job.
I have seen one just never used one to date.
Thanks for the reply’s
Thats the other type you might see but mainly only on older trailers. Commonly known as cowbell connections.
There the ones Damoq , Nice 1
If you do get the cowbell type, you might need a piece of wood to wedge in it to hold it firmly in place when connected to your trailer. They always seem loose and never connect properly otherwise. And don’t forget to unplug it once you are finished with it, or first corner you go round, you will rip the wires out.
Despite all good intentions, have a play before you go anywhere to make sure it does what it’s supposed to and you are confident in what you are doing. Be extra careful about catching loose clothing, finger traps and toe crushing/breaking as tail lift goes up and down! Just be careful and use common sense and you should be okay. Can’t believe they are sending out untrained operatives.
always plug the lead for the tailift in as part of your walk round checks, and make sure the tailift is working, as its probably part of your check sheet anyhow, if nessesary open it out and fully check it moves through the full range of directions that its supposed to move through inc tilt/up/down. be careful not to lift it to the top if you have barn doors, and the doors are closed as it can crush & bend the catches at the bottom and make it harder to close them, make sure the handrails fit and are in working order. some store drops (wilkos) keep a set of handrails onsite so that you dont need to carry them. Whatever you do make sure the tailift is working and you have an isolator key before you leave the yard! You can get these on evil bay for 50p as theyre the same as the (red) battery isolator keys.
Also visually check the hydraulic hoses for leaks, splits & wear, as theres nothing worse than dropping a full pallet of cola, or growbags on a tailift only for the hoses to burst under the strain and whole thing drops to the floor. Believe me its scarey! Id also suggest carrying a spare 15A blade fuse in your pocket, as these are the commonest size used in the control box. Some tailifts are opperated with your foot via buttons on the bed. 1x deadman, 1x up, & 1x down. Its not uncommon for someone to shove a penny into the deadman button so they only need to stand on up or down (another wilkos trick). Other tailifts are opperated via a wanda lead so take care and not to trap it as you lift up or your screwed. Newer tailifts Ive use for tosco have around 8-10 buttons, these control the rams that opperate the cat flaps on both sides, and the end as well as the up/down, and slide out. Again have a play around with it in the yard before you leave to familiarise yourself. A word of caution, if the tailift is an underslung, make sure you lower it a few inches before inching it out, otherwise you`ll bend the 2"x2" box section bump stops near the back lights
